Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Corrections/Probation

De Anza College

The A.A. degree in Corrections/Probation provides the foundational education required for an individual’s career entry into the criminal justice field, specifically correctional operations and probation/parole case investigations. The courses range from concepts of criminal law, evidence, investigation and reporting to criminology, aspects of social change and corrections investigations.Upon completion, students will be able toIdentify and discuss the legal and sociological approaches to correctional theories and practicesAnalyze the current correctional system and alternative sentencing solutionsAnalyze and evaluate the current theories and concepts that attribute social deviations to juvenile delinquency

Social Sciences and Humanities Division